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‘I drove a tank and went to Bratislava with my hairdresser’: how Ian Smith turbocharged his standup

The Yorkshire comic was going nowhere with his act which relied on gimmicks, set-pieces and standing on tables. So he decided it was time to live a more interesting – and stressful – life

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Fringe Round Up – Week Three

From Kate Norris to John Tothill’s standout set, here’s who caught the eye of our comedy writer

Evening Standard

Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty review – struggle to conceive is fertile ground for stellar standup

TV success hasn’t gone to Smith’s head as he still sweats the small stuff – as well as detailing his attempts to procreate

The Guardian - UK

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2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?

When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air conditioners release more heat into the air.

The Conversation

Edinburgh festival 2025: 20 golden comedy shows to see this summer

Desiree Burch returns, Bridget Christie drops in and Toussaint Douglass flies while Joe Kent-Walters goes beyond the grave and Jazz Emu has a midlife crisis

The Guardian - UK

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK

Neighbours’ Ian Smith says cancer diagnosis left him in cruel and brutal place

The actor, best known for playing Harold Bishop on the Australian soap opera, revealed last year that he has a rare form of terminal lung cancer.

Evening Standard

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‘The wealthy are ruining everything’: Coachella festivalgoers slammed over extravagant camping setups

Tickets for the music festival alone cost about $600

The Independent UK

Neighbours star Ian Smith reveals he was 'supposed to die last month' from cancer

The 86-year-old Australian says he feels like he's been 'reborn' following a ground-breaking immunotherapy treatment

Evening Standard

Neighbours actor Ian Smith ‘defying the odds’ after terminal cancer diagnosis

He previously revealed that he has a rare form of lung cancer,

Evening Standard

My team of the Six Nations: from Lions in waiting to France’s new King Louis

The tournament’s brightest stars make a formidable side – twin Currys, six Frenchmen and a Scottish double

The Guardian - UK

Neighbours star Ian Smith says he’s ‘glad’ he decided to abandon voluntary assisted dying plan

TV star, who played Ramsay Street stalwart Harold Bishop for 37 years, was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year

The Independent UK

‘Dying changes you. I’m more understanding now’: Ian Smith on cancer, celebrity – and 40 years on Neighbours

As the show’s beloved star Harold Bishop, Smith has seen actors from Margot Robbie to Guy Pearce come and go. Offscreen, he has battled grief, finding out he was adopted in his 50s and now a terminal diagnosis. Here, he reflects on a remarkable life

The Guardian - UK

Why is my washer leaking from underneath? Appliance repair expert reveals the most common causes, plus the quick fixes you can apply yourself

Identifying the problem is simpler than you might think

Homes & Gardens

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish island distillery launches first legal whisky in more than two centuries

A SCOTTISH distillery in the Inner Hebrides has launched the island’s first legal single malt whisky in more than two centuries...

Evening Standard

'He's been everyone’s neighbour for 30 years': a tribute to Harold Bishop actor Ian Smith

With the news that Ian Smith is retiring from Neighbours due to ill health, our celebrity correspondent reflects on his soap opera legacy

The Independent UK

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer

The Independent UK

Neighbours fans recall iconic Harold Bishop scene where actor Ian Smith is swept out to sea

Bishop was swept out to sea after visting the coast with his partner, returning years later with memory loss

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Evening Standard

Actor Ian Smith, Neighbours’ Harold Bishop, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

The 86-year-old told an Australian news programme he had been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive, non-fixable cancer’.

The Independent UK

Neighbours star Ian Smith, who plays Harold Bishop, leaves role after ‘non-fixable’ cancer diagnosis

Actor has worked on the show for 37 years and is the soap’s longest-running cast member

The Guardian - AU

Actor Ian Smith, best known as Neighbours’ Harold Bishop, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

The 86-year-old says he will leave the hit Australian TV show after doctors told him he had a form of lung cancer

Evening Standard

Neighbours legend Ian Smith quitting soap as he announces 'non-fixable' cancer diagnosis

Ian Smith, 86, who has played Harold Bishop in the show since 1987, revealed the sad news on Monday

Autosport

The sensible position UK motorsport is taking on sustainability

For a sport that generally provides such a tremendous assault on all the senses, the notion of sustainability can seem a little alien. The idea of being environmentally friendly and responsible in a racing world portrayed in some quarters as a gas-guzzling hobby for the rich can seem like two…

Autosport

Motorsport UK launches consultation about introducing sustainable fuels

Motorsport UK has launched a consultation surrounding proposals requiring sustainable fuels to be adopted from 2026 in all UK championships and series that stipulate the use of specialist racing fuels.

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Is Bruce Springsteen an unlikely queer icon? Two fans makes the case

A pair of ‘queer nerds’ obsessed with the American rock hero break down his legacy in Because the Boss Belongs to Us. Plus: five of the best podcasts about Britain

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